{"product_id":"qanon-chaos-and-the-cross-michael-w-austin-9780802882653","title":"Qanon, Chaos, and the Cross: Christianity and Conspiracy Theories","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"What is truth?\" said jesting Pilate, and would not stay for an answer. \u003cbr\u003e --Francis Bacon \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Although Christians are followers of the Truth, many find themselves tempted by the alternate \"truths\" offered by conspiracy theories. Christianity and conspiracy theories have had a long, complicated relationship. But today conspiracy theories are bringing our already polarized society to the brink of chaos. QAnon, the Big Lie, and anti-vaccination theories thrive online, disrupting faith communities. This timely essay collection explores the allure of conspiracy theories and their consequences--and ultimately offers gospel-based paths forward. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Accessible to all concerned believers, \u003ci\u003eQAnon, Chaos, and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e features scholars of religion, ethics, and public life on the following topics: \u003cbr\u003e - evaluating evidence and forming beliefs \u003cbr\u003e - the Satanic Panic of the 1960s-1990s \u003cbr\u003e - understanding scientific methodology \u003cbr\u003e - conspiracy theories' appeal to those searching for meaning \u003cbr\u003e - the consequences of social media and echo chambers \u003cbr\u003e - productive dialog with people who hold different opinions \u003cbr\u003e - intellectualism in the life of faith \u003cbr\u003e - conspiracy theories in Scripture \u003cbr\u003e - QAnon's religious rhetoric \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Complete with a guide to reasoning, which outlines both logical fallacies and intellectual virtues, \u003ci\u003eQAnon, Chaos, and the Cross\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for all Christians seeking the truth. \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContributors: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Chase Andre, Michael W. Austin, Bradley Baurain, Daniel Bennett, Gregory L. Bock, Chad Bogosian, Kevin Carnahan, Jason Cook, Scott Culpepper, Stephen Davis, Garrett J. DeWeese, Marlena Graves, Shawn Graves, David Horner, Dru Johnson, Nathan King, Rick Langer, Christian Miller, Timothy Muehlhoff, Michelle Lynn Panchuk, Susan Peppers-Bates, Steven Porter, Kaitlyn Schiess, Aaron Simmons, Domonique Turnipseed, Rachel I. Wightman, Keith Wyma, Eric Yang \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael W. Austin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 080288265X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780802882653\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 300\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 03\/20\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2023 pg. 113","brand":"Michael W. Austin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44069405393151,"sku":"9780802882653","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cfb24370-efc9-447a-bbf4-dc9cb3978136.jpg?v=1685424530","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/qanon-chaos-and-the-cross-michael-w-austin-9780802882653","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}